La Paz
The world's highest capital city, with a cable-car network doing the job the traffic cannot, a witches' market selling llama charms for luck alongside the usual souvenirs, and an altitude that makes the first afternoon a masterclass in taking it slow.
The best time to visit La Paz is Apr–Oct, when typical daytime highs reach about 15°C (60°F). Local time there is 18:50 (UTC-4).
Good for
In season
The year at a glance
April · high 56°F · rain 1.9in · 11.7h of daylight · in the recommended window
shaded columns are the recommended window
Measured at La Paz / El Alto, this page’s gateway
| Month | High °CHigh °F | Rain mmRain in | Light | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 13°C55°F | 147mm5.8in | 13.0h13.0h | |
| February | 13°C55°F | 150mm5.9in | 12.7h12.7h | |
| March | 13°C55°F | 123mm4.8in | 12.2h12.2h | |
| April | 13°C56°F | 49mm1.9in | 11.7h11.7h | in the recommended window |
| May | 13°C56°F | 27mm1.1in | 11.4h11.4h | in the recommended window |
| June | 13°C55°F | 5mm0.2in | 11.1h11.1h | in the recommended window |
| July | 14°C57°F | 8mm0.3in | 11.2h11.2h | in the recommended window |
| August | 14°C58°F | 9mm0.4in | 11.6h11.6h | in the recommended window |
| September | 15°C59°F | 37mm1.5in | 12.0h12.0h | in the recommended window |
| October | 16°C60°F | 54mm2.1in | 12.5h12.5h | in the recommended window |
| November | 16°C61°F | 67mm2.6in | 12.9h12.9h | |
| December | 13°C56°F | 156mm6.1in | 13.1h13.1h |
Good to know
- Currency
- BOB · boliviano
- Language
- Spanish, Aymara, Quechua, and more
- Driving
- on the right
United States: Type A at home goes in, so your phone charger is fine; Type B plugs are earthed and do not. 115/230 V there, 120 V at home: check your charger says 100-240 V.
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When is the best time to visit La Paz?
The best time to visit La Paz is Apr–Oct, when typical daytime highs reach about 15°C (60°F).
How warm does La Paz get?
Typical daytime highs in La Paz are Mar–May 13°C (55°F), Jun–Aug 14°C (57°F), Sep–Nov 15°C (60°F), Dec–Feb 13°C (56°F).
Is La Paz expensive?
On the ground, La Paz is budget-friendly.
What sort of trip is La Paz good for?
La Paz is good for old stones and real towns, the once-in-a-lifetime sort of thing, moving about and doing things, landscape doing the heavy lifting.